Patient Care Technician FAQ

PCT students are required to pre-clear a criminal background check and pass (negative results) a 10-panel drug screen prior to the start of clinicals; the costs are included in tuition and fees. Students must have a clear background check for seven years and no history of violent crimes on their criminal background check. The college will be responsible for conducting the CBC and drug screen.

Your advisor will share this information with you and it will be discussed during the mandatory orientation meeting. A physical by a doctor or nurse practitioner is required and must be provided with proof of immunity to certain communicable diseases and a two-step PPD (TB test). The student is responsible for the cost of the physical, updated immunization records, and CPR.

Yes. Two-year CPR must be at the Health Care Provider Adult/Child/Infant level. Only courses titled “CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider” by the American Red Cross or “Health Care Provider” by the American Heart Association is accepted.